It is critical for EMS providers to have an understanding of the ways chest pain can present between men and women. Too often, chest pain and heart attacks in female patients can go untreated and undiagnosed. This course will examine the similarities and differences men and women experience with angina and the differences in causes.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Recent societal events have focused on misconduct by law enforcement and improper use of chokeholds and other restraint mechanisms. But police officers are not the only ones who may act improperly, causing harm to others. It happens in EMS agencies, too! This dynamic and thought-provoking session will discuss the legal liability and the untoward medical effects of physical and chemical restraints. In this course, you'll hear from two legal and clinical experts as they address the challenging “dual role” of the EMS practitioner in ensuring both patient and bystander safety and at the same time remaining an ardent patient advocate when dealing with difficult patients or persons in custody.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Keeping an ambulance and the equipment inside clean is vital to protecting the crew and the patients. In this ...
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
In the last five years, the United States has been averaging 23 weather disasters per year, each costing at or above a billion dollars in damages. Severe weather brings severe environmental conditions that place fire and EMS professionals at risk. Up to 75% of firefighters report symptoms of a heat-related illness at some point, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics averages about 3 worker deaths per year for professionals working outdoors in cold weather. To combat these statistics and protect emergency responders, they need to be aware of the risks, causes, signs, and symptoms of cold injuries and heat-related illnesses and how to treat them. To support that effort, this course bases its information on guidelines from OSHA, NFPA 1550, NFPA 1580, and NFPA 1584.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Riley and Martin present this webcast version of their popular class of how fire departments can stay fresh and motivated in areas where they don't respond to a lot of fire calls.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 75 min
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
In every community, there are spaces with unique characteristics that present potential hazards. These areas, referred to as confined spaces, are defined by their limited access and egress, making entry and exit particularly challenging. Confined spaces can exist in diverse settings, including industrial facilities, construction sites, and public infrastructure. Examples include tanks, silos, tunnels, manholes, and pipelines. Despite appearing unremarkable, these spaces often harbor hidden dangers, such as toxic atmospheres, engulfment risks, or hazardous structural configurations, which pose serious threats to individuals who enter without proper training and safety measures.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Many people think of a confined space as a small, dark space like a closet or crawl space. Confined spaces include much more than just tight spaces with limited light. They have shared characteristics that you can use to better identify them. If one of your co-workers passed out in a confined space, would you go in to rescue him? Can you be sure the air in the space is safe? This training will help you understand the risks associated with confined spaces and the procedures your employer has in place to protect you and those around you. Do not take this information lightly as it can make the difference between life and death!
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Confirming tube placement can be difficult if you don’t know what signs to look for. Using a capnography machine is one way to confirm tube placement and ensure you provide the right patient care. In this course, we will review the makeup of the lungs, how gases are exchanged, and the importance of monitoring waveforms to confirm the tube remains in the right position and the patient is not under or over-ventilated.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Congenital syphilis is a severe and often life-threatening infection seen in infants whose mothers were infected. In this course, Katherine West, an infection control consultant, addresses the alarming rise in congenital syphilis, a condition transmitted from mother to infant during pregnancy. There are multiple reasons for the rapid increase in congenital syphilis, including inadequate prenatal care and treatment. This course focuses on the importance of universal screening, proper treatment, and the role of healthcare providers and EMS in addressing this preventable condition.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Consistency is key in fire investigation work, according to expert Adrian Cales. Following NFPA 921 guidelines improve accuracy, and real-world examples aid understanding. In this Training Collection, Cales recommends specific training methods for aspiring investigators and explains changes to NFPA 1033 and the implications for investigators. A well-defined process is crucial for thorough investigations, and understanding that is essential for proper investigations.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 30
Havel offers this insightful look at how modern building materials shape and alter fire departments' tactics, size-ups, and expectations today.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 105 min
